Arsenal ‘very disappointed’ as Laurent Koscielny refuses to go on pre-season tour

Arsenal have admonished captain Laurent Koscielny for refusing to attend the club’s pre-season tour to the US.

In a short statement released on their website on Thursday morning, Arsenal said:

“Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel to the US for our pre-season tour.

“We are very disappointed by Laurent’s actions, which are against our clear instructions.

“We hope to resolve this matter and will not be providing any further comment at this time.”